Why You Shouldn't Throw Out Your Old Umbrella

In this article, I will tell you how to make a comfortable kitchen accessory from an old broken umbrella. Of course, it will be much easier for many to throw away an umbrella and buy all the kitchen accessories in the store, but true frugal lovers of handmade will appreciate such a master class.

Old umbrella What to make of an old umbrella? This question is asked by thrifty housewives who do not like to throw things away just because there was a small breakdown. Most of the object is intact! Why should I go missing?





From an old umbrella with your own hands You can make a beautiful apron that will protect your clothes from water, dirt and drops of fat. Such a reliable assistant is very important, especially if you plan a large-scale cleaning.





Many housewives already have wonderful aprons, but it often happens that this beautiful front option does not withstand prolonged cleaning or cooking. Let you always have a spare apron from an old umbrella, which will definitely not be sorry to use, preparing, for example, your favorite openwork pancakes.





How to make an apron from an old umbrella
  1. First, it is important to prepare all the necessary tools and materials. You will need, in fact, the umbrella itself, threads, needles, a sewing machine, a Watman sheet, a pencil, scissors and an iron.



    Umbrella advice: If you have several old umbrellas, it’s best to take one that’s bigger. A sewing machine is not necessary, but it significantly speeds up the process. For decoration, you may need several large beads.

  2. First of all, carefully disassemble the umbrella: remove all metal parts so that only soft material remains. It must be ironed out, because it is much easier to work with a flat surface.



  3. Now you need a pattern. There are several ways to paint it. You can draw a sketch based on your old apron. It is also worth looking for ready-made templates on the Internet, according to which you can create a pattern to your taste.



  4. Cut the finished template and attach it to the umbrella material. Secure the watman with pins and circle with a piece of soap or a washable marker for sewing. Do not forget to make indentations of about 1.5 cm. Cut out the workpiece of the future apron.



  5. Brush all the details and make turns from all sides. Ask for the necessary seats on the sewing machine. Be sure to set the tension of the thread correctly so that the thin fabric does not collect folds.



  6. Cut out the remnants of the umbrella and stitch the apron.



  7. If you still have some cloth left, you can carve flowers like this out of it to decorate your new kitchen assistant!





Remember that handcraft It’s not just about finding something new and useful. They also develop imagination and help you relax after a busy week.





From the old umbrella, you can also easily make a waterproof reusable food bag, an unusual lampshade, as well as bright flags for decorating an apartment for holidays.

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